Watch for populism’s impact but don’t fear it
There are two reasons to stay calm and take a more balanced investment approach toward the populist movement: democracy and capitalism.
Cbus’ winning partnership – Trish Donohue and Kristian Fok
The duo in charge of investments at Cbus Super dish the details on their ambitions for the fund.
First State Super looks to extend TAA model to more assets
The $75 billion super fund considers adding European and Asian equities to the asset classes for which it uses a tactical allocation model.
Hostplus joins swell of funds offering SRI options
Hostplus CIO Sam Sicilia prefers engagement with companies to divestment, but gives members the option to choose their strategy.
Broader minds for mental health in the workplace
At the Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace seminar, employers found their peers extending the discussion beyond stopping suicide.
Media Super launches $30m revolving fund for R&D finance
Media Super leverages its experience with loans against tax credits, launching an R&D finance fund expected to return over 6.8 per cent.
Tasplan still keen for mergers, looks to mainland
Tasmania now has a single united industry super fund, after the RBF Tasmanian Accumulation Scheme completed its merger into Tasplan.
LGS Super CEO Peter Lambert resigns
Local Government Super boss Peter Lambert has stepped down, leaving chief governance officer Donna Heffernan acting in the top job.
AustralianSuper hires external impact investment consultant
The largest super fund in the country is beginning to explore if and how impact investments could fit into its portfolio.
Funds could pay injured members a bonus to get back to work
The FSC wants insurers to be able to pay injured claimants a bonus to get back to work faster, with big implications for group insurance.
A view to the future of investment operations
Two pioneers of the investment operations industry, Lounarda David and Rav Gray, share their predictions for the decades ahead.
